welder-fitter

Government of Canada - Central; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder to join their team in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. In this role, you will interpret welding specifications, operate advanced welding equipment, and ensure high-quality standards in metal fabrication. The position requires expertise in gas metal arc welding and flux core arc welding, along with the ability to read blueprints. With a strong emphasis on safety and attention to detail, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to custom fabrication and structural construction projects. If you are passionate about welding and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Health Care Plan

Vision Care Benefits

Free Parking Available

Group Insurance Benefits

Life Insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in welding with a focus on GMAW and FCAW techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and operate welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure they meet standards and specifications.
• Fabricate or repair metal parts and products using welding techniques.

Skills

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

Reading Blueprints

Manual Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Arc Welding Machine

Welding Helmet

Steel-toed Safety Boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Industrial

Responsibilities Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Experience and specialization Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available